WHY ENTREPRENEURS FAIL https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com Why Entrepreneurs Fail

Every successful business has a story.

But not every story begins with success.

Behind the headlines, the revenue numbers, and the big wins are entrepreneurs who have lost everything, made painful mistakes, bet on the wrong idea, trusted the wrong people, ran out of money, or watched a business they spent years building fall apart.

Why Entrepreneurs Fail, hosted by Edwin G. Fletcher and co-hosted by Amanda W. Burns, goes behind the success stories to uncover what really happens when entrepreneurship doesn’t go according to plan.

Each episode explores the rise, the struggle, the turning point, the failure—and, when possible, the comeback.

We look at the decisions that changed businesses, the mistakes that cost entrepreneurs dearly, the lessons learned the hard way, and the moments that forced them to start over.

Because failure isn't always the end of the story.

Sometimes, it’s where the most important chapter begins.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring founder, a small-business owner, or simply fascinated by the human stories behind business, Why Entrepreneurs Fail offers honest conversations and compelling stories about risk, resilience, money, ambition, and starting again.

Learn from the losses. Understand the decisions. Discover what happens after success.

This is the side of entrepreneurship you don't usually hear about.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:34:56 +0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Business 1440 episodic Edwin G. Fletcher Edwin G. Fletcher No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22661190/Why-Entrepreneurs-Fail-_cover-photo9py3d.jpg WHY ENTREPRENEURS FAIL https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 15: The Entrepreneur's Turning Point. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. Episode 15: The Entrepreneur's Turning Point. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-15-the-entrepreneurs-turning-point-why-entrepreneurs-fail/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-15-the-entrepreneurs-turning-point-why-entrepreneurs-fail/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:34:56 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/4b9681ae-3e02-3c8c-b13b-d3b9f4a001b2 What happens when an entrepreneur reaches the point of giving up? In Episode 15, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the difficult moments when sales are low, money is running out, and the future feels uncertain. Discover how listening to customers, rethinking a business strategy, and taking small steps can reveal new opportunities—and why knowing when to change direction can make all the difference.

]]> What happens when an entrepreneur reaches the point of giving up? In Episode 15, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the difficult moments when sales are low, money is running out, and the future feels uncertain. Discover how listening to customers, rethinking a business strategy, and taking small steps can reveal new opportunities—and why knowing when to change direction can make all the difference.

]]> Every entrepreneur faces moments of doubt, but one difficult period doesn’t always determine the final outcome. Edwin and Amanda explore how founders can respond to setbacks, recognize new opportunities, test different approaches, and manage limited resources. This episode also examines an important truth: persistence matters, but sometimes changing direction—or choosing to close a business—is the smartest decision. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1262 01 15 full Episode 14: From Failed Idea to Successful Business. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. Episode 14: From Failed Idea to Successful Business. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-14-from-failed-idea-to-successful-business-why-entrepreneurs-fail/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-14-from-failed-idea-to-successful-business-why-entrepreneurs-fail/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:22:24 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/ab25c73a-e71d-3883-b01e-f7e8596fb42f What happens when a business idea fails—but the entrepreneur refuses to give up? In Episode 14, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore how founders can learn from failure, listen to customers, recognize new opportunities, and turn valuable lessons into a stronger business. Discover why success often requires more than persistence—it requires the courage to adapt, rethink, and start again.

]]> What happens when a business idea fails—but the entrepreneur refuses to give up? In Episode 14, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore how founders can learn from failure, listen to customers, recognize new opportunities, and turn valuable lessons into a stronger business. Discover why success often requires more than persistence—it requires the courage to adapt, rethink, and start again.

]]> A failed business idea doesn’t always mean the end of an entrepreneur’s journey. In this episode, Edwin and Amanda explore how customer feedback, small experiments, better business economics, and a willingness to change direction can help founders find new opportunities. Learn how to avoid the sunk-cost trap and turn past mistakes into lessons for building a stronger business. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1313 01 14 full Episode 13: The Startup Pivot That Changed Everything. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. Episode 13: The Startup Pivot That Changed Everything. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-13-the-startup-pivot-that-changed-everything-why-entrepreneurs-fail/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-13-the-startup-pivot-that-changed-everything-why-entrepreneurs-fail/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:42:36 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/a85259cd-ed56-39d9-81c7-eded8c4fa7f7 What happens when a startup's original strategy stops working—but a new opportunity appears? In Episode 13, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore how the right pivot can transform a struggling startup. From listening to customer behavior and testing new markets to changing products, pricing, and business models, this episode examines how founders can turn mistakes into valuable information and discover a better path forward.

]]> What happens when a startup's original strategy stops working—but a new opportunity appears? In Episode 13, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore how the right pivot can transform a struggling startup. From listening to customer behavior and testing new markets to changing products, pricing, and business models, this episode examines how founders can turn mistakes into valuable information and discover a better path forward.

]]> A startup’s first idea doesn’t always become its final business. This episode explores how founders can recognize when a different direction may offer greater potential. Edwin and Amanda discuss customer signals, market changes, business economics, testing new strategies, avoiding sunk-cost thinking, and why a successful pivot is not about giving up—it is about using what you’ve learned to build something stronger. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1113 01 13 full Episode 12: The Founder’s Guide to Strategic Startup Pivots. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. Episode 12: The Founder’s Guide to Strategic Startup Pivots. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-12-the-founder-s-guide-to-strategic-startup-pivots-why-entrepreneurs-fail/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-12-the-founder-s-guide-to-strategic-startup-pivots-why-entrepreneurs-fail/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:47:30 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/ac75a4d0-1247-30fa-9dd8-eea72e2a6c3b When should a startup pivot? In Episode 12, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the signals that can tell founders when it's time to change direction—from weak customer demand and poor retention to unsustainable economics, changing markets, and repeated customer feedback. This episode examines the difference between persistence and stubbornness, and how evidence can help founders make smarter strategic decisions.

]]> When should a startup pivot? In Episode 12, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the signals that can tell founders when it's time to change direction—from weak customer demand and poor retention to unsustainable economics, changing markets, and repeated customer feedback. This episode examines the difference between persistence and stubbornness, and how evidence can help founders make smarter strategic decisions.

]]> Knowing when to pivot can be one of the hardest decisions for a startup founder. This episode explores when changing the product, customer, pricing, or business model may be necessary—and when a pivot may simply be a reaction to temporary problems. Edwin and Amanda discuss customer behavior, business economics, market changes, experiments, runway, and the importance of making decisions based on evidence. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1082 01 12 full Episode 11: The Invisible Path to Startup Failure. Episode 11: The Invisible Path to Startup Failure. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-11-the-invisible-path-to-startup-failure/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-11-the-invisible-path-to-startup-failure/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:47:40 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/062551d7-6f45-3cf9-9a29-f7bb57e434e1 Why do promising startups sometimes fail even when they have customers, revenue, and growth? In Episode 11, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the hidden mistakes that can slowly weaken a startup—from ignoring customer retention and cash flow to hiring too early, depending on one customer, losing focus, and ignoring bad news. This episode reveals why small mistakes can become major business problems.

]]> Why do promising startups sometimes fail even when they have customers, revenue, and growth? In Episode 11, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the hidden mistakes that can slowly weaken a startup—from ignoring customer retention and cash flow to hiring too early, depending on one customer, losing focus, and ignoring bad news. This episode reveals why small mistakes can become major business problems.

]]> Startup failure doesn’t always come from one dramatic mistake. This episode examines the hidden problems that can build over time, including weak retention, rising costs, cash-flow pressure, customer concentration, premature hiring, poor communication, and unchecked assumptions. Edwin and Amanda explore how founders can recognize these warning signs before they threaten the entire business. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1334 01 11 full Episode 10: When a Great Business Idea Goes Wrong. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. Episode 10: When a Great Business Idea Goes Wrong. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-10-when-a-great-business-idea-goes-wrong-why-entrepreneurs-fail/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-10-when-a-great-business-idea-goes-wrong-why-entrepreneurs-fail/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:29:12 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/8004b9d4-2cf9-3d0a-ade3-cb2c854ddb5d When a great business idea goes wrong, the problem isn't always the idea itself. In Episode 10, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore how weak validation, poor timing, unsustainable economics, founder attachment, premature growth, and ignored customer signals can turn a promising idea into a struggling business. This episode examines why entrepreneurs must adapt when reality challenges their original plan.

]]> When a great business idea goes wrong, the problem isn't always the idea itself. In Episode 10, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore how weak validation, poor timing, unsustainable economics, founder attachment, premature growth, and ignored customer signals can turn a promising idea into a struggling business. This episode examines why entrepreneurs must adapt when reality challenges their original plan.

]]> A great idea is only the beginning. This episode explores how promising startups can go wrong when founders build before validating demand, ignore customer behavior, scale too early, overlook business economics, or refuse to adapt. Edwin and Amanda examine the warning signs founders should watch—and why changing the plan can sometimes be the key to saving the business. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1239 01 10 full Episode 09: The Chain of Decision: The Real Roots of Startup Failure. Episode 09: The Chain of Decision: The Real Roots of Startup Failure. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-09-the-chain-of-decision-the-real-roots-of-startup-failure/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-09-the-chain-of-decision-the-real-roots-of-startup-failure/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:42:58 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/d19af2e9-5c82-37a9-9c3b-79fa1df8983c Why did this startup really fail? In Episode 9, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns look beyond the final shutdown to examine the deeper problems that can bring a startup down—weak demand, poor unit economics, cash-flow pressure, fundraising dependency, ignored warning signs, and failure to adapt. This episode explores why the final event is often only the last link in a much longer chain of decisions.

]]> Why did this startup really fail? In Episode 9, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns look beyond the final shutdown to examine the deeper problems that can bring a startup down—weak demand, poor unit economics, cash-flow pressure, fundraising dependency, ignored warning signs, and failure to adapt. This episode explores why the final event is often only the last link in a much longer chain of decisions.

]]> Startup failures rarely happen because of one mistake. This episode explores how weak customer demand, unsustainable economics, rising costs, cash shortages, fundraising dependency, and ignored warning signs can build over time. Edwin and Amanda examine the difference between the event that ends a startup and the deeper problems that made the business vulnerable in the first place. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 757 01 9 full Episode 08: The Fragile Illusion of Startup Success. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. Episode 08: The Fragile Illusion of Startup Success. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-08-the-fragile-illusion-of-startup-success-why-entrepreneurs-fail/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-08-the-fragile-illusion-of-startup-success-why-entrepreneurs-fail/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:44:10 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/4815b730-9757-3fb0-8ff7-8d37b7149e02 They had customers, revenue, and funding—so why did the startup still fail? In Episode 8, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the hidden problems behind apparent startup success, including weak retention, high customer acquisition costs, thin margins, rapid hiring, excessive spending, and dependence on funding. This episode examines why growth and funding don't always create a sustainable business.

]]> They had customers, revenue, and funding—so why did the startup still fail? In Episode 8, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the hidden problems behind apparent startup success, including weak retention, high customer acquisition costs, thin margins, rapid hiring, excessive spending, and dependence on funding. This episode examines why growth and funding don't always create a sustainable business.

]]> Customers and funding can make a startup look successful, but they don’t guarantee long-term survival. This episode explores how weak unit economics, poor retention, rising costs, premature hiring, competition, and dependence on outside capital can undermine a growing company. Edwin and Amanda examine the difference between startup momentum and true business strength. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1141 01 8 full Episode 07: The Million-Dollar Illusion: Why Growing Companies Fail. Episode 07: The Million-Dollar Illusion: Why Growing Companies Fail. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-07-the-million-dollar-illusion-why-growing-companies-fail/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-07-the-million-dollar-illusion-why-growing-companies-fail/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:04:01 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/4efbe238-4f91-36f6-bfbd-6f98c2ed13d5 How can a business reach $1 million in revenue and still fail? In Episode 7, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns examine what can go wrong behind impressive revenue numbers—from weak profit margins and cash-flow problems to expensive customer acquisition, rapid hiring, debt, customer concentration, and changing markets. This episode explores why revenue alone doesn't guarantee a healthy or sustainable business.

]]> How can a business reach $1 million in revenue and still fail? In Episode 7, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns examine what can go wrong behind impressive revenue numbers—from weak profit margins and cash-flow problems to expensive customer acquisition, rapid hiring, debt, customer concentration, and changing markets. This episode explores why revenue alone doesn't guarantee a healthy or sustainable business.

]]> Reaching $1 million in revenue can feel like a major entrepreneurial milestone, but it doesn’t guarantee profitability or long-term survival. This episode explores the hidden problems that can turn strong sales into financial trouble, including rising costs, weak margins, cash-flow pressure, expensive growth, debt, and market changes. Edwin and Amanda examine what founders should watch beyond the revenue number. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1276 01 7 full Episode 06: The Invisible Cracks: Understanding Sudden Startup Failure. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. Episode 06: The Invisible Cracks: Understanding Sudden Startup Failure. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-06-the-invisible-cracks-understanding-sudden-startup-failure-why-entrepreneurs-fail/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-06-the-invisible-cracks-understanding-sudden-startup-failure-why-entrepreneurs-fail/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:09:59 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/030989ea-5a7b-35a9-b0ae-761a3b04c3fa Why do startups sometimes fail when everything seems to be going right? In Episode 6, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the hidden risks behind startup growth—from cash-flow problems and customer concentration to rising costs, changing markets, and ignored warning signs. This episode examines why some failures appear sudden—and why the clues may have been there all along.

]]> Why do startups sometimes fail when everything seems to be going right? In Episode 6, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the hidden risks behind startup growth—from cash-flow problems and customer concentration to rising costs, changing markets, and ignored warning signs. This episode examines why some failures appear sudden—and why the clues may have been there all along.

]]> Some startup failures seem to happen overnight, but the underlying problems often develop slowly. This episode explores hidden risks such as weak cash flow, overdependence on major customers, rising expenses, changing competition, and ignored warning signs. Edwin and Amanda examine how founders can recognize these risks earlier and build businesses that can adapt when unexpected challenges arrive. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1330 01 6 full Episode 05: The Danger of Building Products Nobody Wants. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. Episode 05: The Danger of Building Products Nobody Wants. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-05-the-danger-of-building-products-nobody-wants-why-entrepreneurs-fail/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-05-the-danger-of-building-products-nobody-wants-why-entrepreneurs-fail/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:48:13 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/829d2fc5-e620-3ca9-a3cf-b9b40d42bb23 Why do startups build products that nobody wants? In Episode 5, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore how founders can mistake an interesting idea for real market demand. From building before validating to ignoring customer feedback and refusing to pivot, this episode examines the costly lessons behind building the wrong product—and how entrepreneurs can learn what customers actually value.

]]> Why do startups build products that nobody wants? In Episode 5, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore how founders can mistake an interesting idea for real market demand. From building before validating to ignoring customer feedback and refusing to pivot, this episode examines the costly lessons behind building the wrong product—and how entrepreneurs can learn what customers actually value.

]]> A great idea doesn’t always become a great business. This episode explores why startups sometimes build products that customers don’t need, how founders can recognize weak demand, and why customer behavior matters more than compliments. Edwin and Amanda discuss validation, MVPs, market signals, pivots, and the importance of solving a problem people truly value. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1285 01 5 full Episode 04: The Biggest Startup Mistakes Founders Make. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. Episode 04: The Biggest Startup Mistakes Founders Make. Why Entrepreneurs Fail. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-04-the-biggest-startup-mistakes-founders-make-why-entrepreneurs-fail/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-04-the-biggest-startup-mistakes-founders-make-why-entrepreneurs-fail/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:06:59 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/509145a5-abdf-3c8e-bd8f-4f8199576775 What are the biggest mistakes startup founders make? In Episode 4, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the decisions that can quietly put a young business at risk—from falling in love with an idea and ignoring customers to overspending, hiring too early, chasing growth, overlooking cash flow, and refusing to change. This episode examines why seemingly reasonable decisions can create serious problems—and what founders can learn from them.

]]> What are the biggest mistakes startup founders make? In Episode 4, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the decisions that can quietly put a young business at risk—from falling in love with an idea and ignoring customers to overspending, hiring too early, chasing growth, overlooking cash flow, and refusing to change. This episode examines why seemingly reasonable decisions can create serious problems—and what founders can learn from them.

]]> Every founder makes decisions under uncertainty. But some common mistakes can seriously damage a startup. Edwin and Amanda examine the biggest challenges founders face, including customer validation, spending, hiring, growth, cash flow, competition, metrics, and knowing when to change direction. The episode explores how founders can recognize problems early and turn mistakes into valuable lessons. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1290 01 4 full Episode 03: The Scale Trap: Earning the Right to Grow. Why Entrepreneurs Fail Episode 03: The Scale Trap: Earning the Right to Grow. Why Entrepreneurs Fail https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-03-the-scale-trap-earning-the-right-to-grow-why-entrepreneurs-fail/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-03-the-scale-trap-earning-the-right-to-grow-why-entrepreneurs-fail/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:12:37 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/291dc84e-47cc-3a6d-9285-e7b09b9c3bd5 Why do so many startups fail before they ever get the chance to scale? In Episode 3, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the warning signs that can stop a startup early—from weak product-market fit and poor customer validation to cash-flow problems, premature hiring, weak retention, and scaling too soon. Discover why growth isn't always progress—and why founders need to build a business worth scaling before chasing bigger numbers.

]]> Why do so many startups fail before they ever get the chance to scale? In Episode 3, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore the warning signs that can stop a startup early—from weak product-market fit and poor customer validation to cash-flow problems, premature hiring, weak retention, and scaling too soon. Discover why growth isn't always progress—and why founders need to build a business worth scaling before chasing bigger numbers.

]]> Scaling sounds like the goal of every startup, but growth can expose weaknesses rather than solve them. This episode examines the problems that can prevent startups from reaching scale, including weak demand, broken economics, cash shortages, premature expansion, and ignoring market signals. Edwin and Amanda explore what founders should understand before turning a small business into a bigger one. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1394 01 3 full Episode 02: The Ten Deadly Sins of Startup Failure. Why Entrepreneurs Fail Episode 02: The Ten Deadly Sins of Startup Failure. Why Entrepreneurs Fail https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-02-the-ten-deadly-sins-of-startup-failure-why-entrepreneurs-fail/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-02-the-ten-deadly-sins-of-startup-failure-why-entrepreneurs-fail/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:43:18 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/efd9e05f-297a-36ad-bc04-53ec53b179a4 Why do startups fail—even when the idea seems promising? In Episode 2, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns break down 10 common mistakes that can push a startup toward failure, from building products nobody wants and running out of cash to scaling too early, ignoring customers, and refusing to pivot. This episode explores the warning signs founders need to recognize before small mistakes become business-ending problems.

]]> Why do startups fail—even when the idea seems promising? In Episode 2, Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns break down 10 common mistakes that can push a startup toward failure, from building products nobody wants and running out of cash to scaling too early, ignoring customers, and refusing to pivot. This episode explores the warning signs founders need to recognize before small mistakes become business-ending problems.

]]> Every startup begins with an idea, but turning that idea into a sustainable business is another story. This episode examines 10 mistakes that can derail startups—including poor customer understanding, cash-flow problems, premature growth, founder conflict, and failure to learn from mistakes. Edwin and Amanda explore what these failures can teach entrepreneurs about building, adapting, and surviving. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1306 01 2 full Episode 01: Three Bad Ideas, One Last Chance Beyond the Pivot: Jared Kugel’s Road to Tire Agent. Episode 01: Three Bad Ideas, One Last Chance Beyond the Pivot: Jared Kugel’s Road to Tire Agent. https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-01-three-bad-ideas-one-last-chance-beyond-the-pivot-jared-kugel-s-road-to-tire-agent/ https://edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/e/episode-01-three-bad-ideas-one-last-chance-beyond-the-pivot-jared-kugel-s-road-to-tire-agent/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:34:01 +0600 edwingfletcher9.podbean.com/337d4877-6524-35fe-bd7d-e62f08555433 What happens when a promising business idea turns into one setback after another? In Episode 1, we follow Jared Kugel’s journey through failed ideas, financial pressure, difficult pivots, and the eventual path to Tire Agent. Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore what changed, what didn’t, and why persistence alone wasn’t enough. A story about learning from failure, adapting, and finding a better path forward.

]]> What happens when a promising business idea turns into one setback after another? In Episode 1, we follow Jared Kugel’s journey through failed ideas, financial pressure, difficult pivots, and the eventual path to Tire Agent. Edwin G. Fletcher and Amanda W. Burns explore what changed, what didn’t, and why persistence alone wasn’t enough. A story about learning from failure, adapting, and finding a better path forward.

]]> Jared Kugel’s entrepreneurial journey wasn’t a straight line. From an early tire-search concept to mobile installation, financial pressure, and new business ideas, each setback forced another decision. This episode traces the pivots that eventually led toward Tire Agent—and the lessons hidden inside the failures along the way. Edwin G. Fletcher false No 1218 01 1 full